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Volume 24 - Issue 12 - December 2012

Bedside Placement of a Retrievable Inferior Vena Cava Filter in a Morbidly Obese Patient Guided by Modified IVUS Approach
12/03/2012
Nishit Patel, MD; Jorge Saucedo, MD
ABSTRACT: Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are major causes of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. Anticoagulation therapy is often contraindicated in these patient populations. The retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC)...
ABSTRACT: Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are major causes of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. Anticoagulation therapy is often contraindicated in these patient populations. The retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC)...
ABSTRACT: Deep vein thrombosis...
12/03/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Congenital Atresia of the Left Main Coronary Artery in an Adult: An Extremely Rare Anomaly
11/30/2012
Christos Graidis, MD; Dimokritos Dimitriadis, MD; Vasileios Psifos, MD
ABSTRACT: Atresia of the left coronary ostium is one of the rarest congenital coronary anomalies. We describe a 50-year-old male with atypical chest pain and positive exercise stress 201-thallium myocardial scintigraphy, in which coronary...
ABSTRACT: Atresia of the left coronary ostium is one of the rarest congenital coronary anomalies. We describe a 50-year-old male with atypical chest pain and positive exercise stress 201-thallium myocardial scintigraphy, in which coronary...
ABSTRACT: Atresia of the left...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Massive Pulmonary Embolism With Shock: Role of Thrombolysis Using Central Venous Access
11/30/2012
Kamal Gupta, MD; Jayasree Pillarisetti, MD
ABSTRACT: Background. Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) complicated with shock has an extremely high mortality rate with medical treatment. Since access to emergency vascular surgery or endovascular specialists is not readily available in most...
ABSTRACT: Background. Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) complicated with shock has an extremely high mortality rate with medical treatment. Since access to emergency vascular surgery or endovascular specialists is not readily available in most...
ABSTRACT: Background. Massive...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Major Longitudinal Deformation of a New-Generation Drug-Eluting Stent During Withdrawal Into the Guide Catheter
11/30/2012
Adel Aminian, MD; Jacques Lalmand, MD
ABSTRACT: Longitudinal stent deformation is a recently described complication of percutaneous coronary intervention and is the result of modifications to the stent design that have reduced the number of connectors, reducing longitudinal stent...
ABSTRACT: Longitudinal stent deformation is a recently described complication of percutaneous coronary intervention and is the result of modifications to the stent design that have reduced the number of connectors, reducing longitudinal stent...
ABSTRACT: Longitudinal stent...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Complete Heart Block Following Transcatheter Closure of Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm
11/30/2012
Shrivallabh M. Karlekar, MD; Parag Bhalghat, MD; Prafulla G. Kerkar, MD, DM, FACC
ABSTRACT: Ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (RSVA), a rare form of left-to-right shunt, is being increasingly corrected with transcatheter closure (TCC) with promising immediate and mid-term results. Complete heart block (CHB) following TCC...
ABSTRACT: Ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (RSVA), a rare form of left-to-right shunt, is being increasingly corrected with transcatheter closure (TCC) with promising immediate and mid-term results. Complete heart block (CHB) following TCC...
ABSTRACT: Ruptured sinus of...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Irrigated Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter and Electro-Anatomical Mapping With Computerized Tomography Integration for Renal Artery Sympathetic Denervation
11/30/2012
Sachil Shah, MD; Robert S. Fishel, MD, FACC; Marcelo A. Jimenez, MD
ABSTRACT: Despite over 6 decades of progress in the development of pharmacological therapy for hypertension, severe drug-resistant hypertension remains a major problem. Endovascular radiofrequency ablation of the proximal renal arteries has...
ABSTRACT: Despite over 6 decades of progress in the development of pharmacological therapy for hypertension, severe drug-resistant hypertension remains a major problem. Endovascular radiofrequency ablation of the proximal renal arteries has...
ABSTRACT: Despite over 6 decades...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Acute Myocardial Infarction Caused by Spontaneous Coronary Intramural Hematoma
11/30/2012
Keiichi Tsuchida, MD; Ryutaro Ikegami, MD; Hirotaka Oda, MD
Abstract: A 49-year-old male presented to our emergency department with sudden anterior chest pain. His electrocardiogram revealed ST-segment elevations in leads II, III and aVF. An inferior acute myocardial infarction was suspected. Emergent...
Abstract: A 49-year-old male presented to our emergency department with sudden anterior chest pain. His electrocardiogram revealed ST-segment elevations in leads II, III and aVF. An inferior acute myocardial infarction was suspected. Emergent...
Abstract: A 49-year-old male...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Long-Term Outcome of Percutaneous Exclusion of Huge Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysms Using Peripheral Covered-Stents as Alternative to Surgical Repair
11/30/2012
Luigi Politi, MD; Giuseppe Sangiori, MD; Ahmed Rezq, MD
Abstract: Giant vein graft aneurysms occur infrequently after coronary artery bypass graft surgery and are most often detected incidentally during coronary angiography for suspected angina or as a mediastinal mass on chest radiographs....
Abstract: Giant vein graft aneurysms occur infrequently after coronary artery bypass graft surgery and are most often detected incidentally during coronary angiography for suspected angina or as a mediastinal mass on chest radiographs....
Abstract: Giant vein graft...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
Capture and Repositioning of Third-Generation Migrated Abdominal Endovascular Graft by Bilateral Femoral Wire Externalization and Pulling by “Horse-Riding” Technique Followed by Balloon EVG Stabilization
11/30/2012
Alessandro Aprile, MD; Giueseppe Massimo Sangiorgi, MD, PhD; Raffaella Marzullo, MD
Abstract: Endovascular aneurysm repair is becoming the treatment of choice for elderly patients bearing abdominal aortic aneurysms with particular anatomical characteristics. Endovascular grafts are usually oversized to achieve sealing and...
Abstract: Endovascular aneurysm repair is becoming the treatment of choice for elderly patients bearing abdominal aortic aneurysms with particular anatomical characteristics. Endovascular grafts are usually oversized to achieve sealing and...
Abstract: Endovascular aneurysm...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Peripheral Arterial Disease and After Peripheral Percutaneous Revascularization
11/30/2012
Elias B. Hanna, MD
Abstract: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common and is associated with a high cardiovascular mortality. While dual antiplatelet therapy (DAT) does not appear superior to antiplatelet monotherapy in preventing myocardial infarction,...
Abstract: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common and is associated with a high cardiovascular mortality. While dual antiplatelet therapy (DAT) does not appear superior to antiplatelet monotherapy in preventing myocardial infarction,...
Abstract: Peripheral arterial...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transjugular Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy (PTMC) Using Conventional PTMC Equipment in Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis With Interruption of Inferior Vena Cava
11/30/2012
Manjunath Cholenahally Nanjappa, MD, DM; Ravindranath Khandenahally Shankarappa, MD, DM; Srinivas Budanur Chikkaswamy, MD, DM; Ravi S. Math, MD, DM; Maneesh K. Rai, MD; Satish Karur, MD, DM; Ramesh Dwarakprasad, MD, DM
Abstract: Background. Isolated interruption of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare anomaly. We report a series of 4 cases of isolated interruption of the IVC that coexisted with rheumatic mitral stenosis. Interrupted IVC precludes the use...
Abstract: Background. Isolated interruption of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare anomaly. We report a series of 4 cases of isolated interruption of the IVC that coexisted with rheumatic mitral stenosis. Interrupted IVC precludes the use...
Abstract: Background. Isolated...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
Successful Coil Embolization of Pericardiacophrenic Artery Perforation Occurring During Transradial Cardiac Catheterization Via Right Radial Artery
11/29/2012
Jose Echeverri, MD; Reza Arsanjani, MD; Mohammad Reza Movahed, MD, PhD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI
Abstract: The transradial approach for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has gained increasing popularity as an alternative site for coronary angiography and intervention. The transradial approach has safely been used in patients with...
Abstract: The transradial approach for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has gained increasing popularity as an alternative site for coronary angiography and intervention. The transradial approach has safely been used in patients with...
Abstract: The transradial...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation in a Renal Transplant Patient With a Dacron Aorto-bi-iliac Bypass
11/29/2012
Joe-Elie Salem, MD; Jean-Francois Paul, MD; Christophe Caussin, MD
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is becoming the standard of care for inoperable patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and the transfemoral approach is generally the first option chosen. However,...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is becoming the standard of care for inoperable patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and the transfemoral approach is generally the first option chosen. However,...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Balloon Angioplasty for Native Aortic Coarctation in Children and Infants Younger Than 12 Months: Immediate and Medium-Term Follow-Up
11/29/2012
Rasha I. Ammar, MD
Abstract: Background. Despite more than 20 years of experience, balloon angioplasty as treatment for native coarctation of the aorta (CoA) during childhood remains controversial.Methods and Results. Fifty-three pediatric patients with...
Abstract: Background. Despite more than 20 years of experience, balloon angioplasty as treatment for native coarctation of the aorta (CoA) during childhood remains controversial.Methods and Results. Fifty-three pediatric patients with...
Abstract: Background. Despite...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
The Different Mechanisms of Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction and Their Impact on In-Hospital Outcome
11/29/2012
Laurence Gabriel, MD; Antoine Guédès, MD; Baudouin Marchandise, MD, PhD; Erwin Schröder, MD; Xavier Muschart, MD; Alisson Slimani, MD; Jacques Jamart, MD; Patrick Chenu, MD, PhD; Vincent Dangoisse, MD
Abstract: Background. CK-MB levels exceeding 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), defining periprocedural myocardial infarction (PMI), are associated with worse outcomes. This study...
Abstract: Background. CK-MB levels exceeding 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), defining periprocedural myocardial infarction (PMI), are associated with worse outcomes. This study...
Abstract: Background. CK-MB...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Deliverability of Integrity Coronary Stents in Severely Tortuous Coronary Arteries: A Preliminary Experience
11/29/2012
Hee-Hwa Ho, MD; Paul J.L. Ong, MD, MRCP; Kwok Kong Loh, MRCP; Fahim H. Jafary, MD, FACC; Julian Ko Beng Tan, MRCP; Yau Wei Ooi, MRCP
Abstract: Background. Stent delivery failure occurs in 4% of all percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) and >90% of these failures are due to vessel tortuosity and/or calcification. Stent performance of the newly launched Integrity...
Abstract: Background. Stent delivery failure occurs in 4% of all percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) and >90% of these failures are due to vessel tortuosity and/or calcification. Stent performance of the newly launched Integrity...
Abstract: Background. Stent...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Primary Angioplasty in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Due to Unprotected Left-Main Coronary Disease in a High-Volume Catheterization Center Without On-Site Surgery Facilities: Immediate and Medium-Term Outcome: The STEMI-Placet Registry
11/29/2012
Andrea Gagnor, MD; Francesco Tomassini, MD; Enrico Romagnoli, MD, PhD; N. Montali, MD; Sara Giolitto, MD; Emanuele Tizzani, MD; Vincenzo Infantino, MD; Ferdinando Varbella, MD
Abstract: Background. Very few data have been published for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) caused by unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) and very little is known about the results in this subgroup of patients in a...
Abstract: Background. Very few data have been published for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) caused by unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) and very little is known about the results in this subgroup of patients in a...
Abstract: Background. Very few...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Good News on Alternatives to the Femoral Approach for Hemodynamic Support
11/29/2012
H. Vernon Anderson, MD; Bruce Kuo, MD
Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) are extremely useful for hemodynamic support in the setting of high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), refractory ischemia despite intensive medical therapy, unstable hemodynamic states such as...
Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) are extremely useful for hemodynamic support in the setting of high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), refractory ischemia despite intensive medical therapy, unstable hemodynamic states such as...
Intra-aortic balloon pumps...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Feasibility of 6 Fr Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping Via the Femoral or Brachial Approach
11/29/2012
Yoshinari Kamiyama, MD; Shigemitsu Tanaka, MD; Takashi Matsukage, MD, PhD; Yuji Ikari, MD, PhD, FACC, FESC; Naoki Masuda, MD; Nobuhiko Ogata, MD, PhD; Gaku Nakazawa, MD; Takeshi Ijichi, MD; Toshiharu Fujii, MD, PhD; Norihiko Shinozaki, MD, PhD
Abstract: Objectives. To demonstrate safety and efficacy of new 6 Fr intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) system. Background. Access-site complications have been reported to increase adverse events following PCI. Some reports have shown...
Abstract: Objectives. To demonstrate safety and efficacy of new 6 Fr intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) system. Background. Access-site complications have been reported to increase adverse events following PCI. Some reports have shown...
Abstract: Objectives. To...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Mid-Term Outcomes of Alcohol Septal Ablation for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Patients With Sigmoid Versus Neutral Ventricular Septum
11/29/2012
Josef Veselka, MD, PhD, FESC, FSCAI; Pavol Tomasov, MD; David Zemanek, MD, PhD
Abstract: Background. The aim of this study was to determine whether the differences in the baseline septal morphology influenced outcomes of patients after alcohol septal ablation (ASA).Methods. A total of 100 consecutive, highly symptomatic...
Abstract: Background. The aim of this study was to determine whether the differences in the baseline septal morphology influenced outcomes of patients after alcohol septal ablation (ASA).Methods. A total of 100 consecutive, highly symptomatic...
Abstract: Background. The aim of...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Early Vascular Healing After Endothelial Progenitor Cell Capturing Stent Implantation
11/29/2012
Tuomas O. Kiviniemi, MD, PhD; Antti Ylitalo, MD, PhD; Pasi P. Karjalainen, MD, PhD; Tuomas Lehtinen, MD; Jussi Mikkelsson, MD, PhD; Juhani K.E. Airaksinen, MD, PhD, FESC
Abstract: Objectives. To assess early vascular healing with endothelial progenitor cell (EPC)-capturing stents. Background. Endothelialization of stent struts is crucial after stenting, since delayed vascular healing predisposes to stent...
Abstract: Objectives. To assess early vascular healing with endothelial progenitor cell (EPC)-capturing stents. Background. Endothelialization of stent struts is crucial after stenting, since delayed vascular healing predisposes to stent...
Abstract: Objectives. To assess...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
A Comparison of the Use of Traditional Hand Injection Versus Automated Contrast Injectors During Cardiac Catheterization
11/29/2012
Jeffrey A. Breall, MD, PhD; Kruti Joshi, MPH, MD; Robert W. Godley, II, MD
Abstract: Objective. To compare the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and vascular complications in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization using traditional manual contrast injection techniques with those in which an...
Abstract: Objective. To compare the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and vascular complications in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization using traditional manual contrast injection techniques with those in which an...
Abstract: Objective. To compare...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Invasive Thoughts
The RESPECT Trial: What Will the FDA Do?
11/29/2012
Ziyad M. Hijazi, MD, MPH
One of the many shortcomings of comparative observational studies examining patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure versus medical management included in meta-analysis is failure to adjust for potential confounders; therefore, the need for...
One of the many shortcomings of comparative observational studies examining patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure versus medical management included in meta-analysis is failure to adjust for potential confounders; therefore, the need for...
One of the many shortcomings of...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Invasive Thoughts
A Respectable Result? Or Do We Need More Closure?
11/29/2012
Steven L. Goldberg, MD
The results of the RESPECT randomized trial are full of compelling data regarding benefit of PFO closure to prevent recurrent stroke, but because the primary endpoint had a P-value of 0.08, we may not be able to make use of the data. 
The results of the RESPECT randomized trial are full of compelling data regarding benefit of PFO closure to prevent recurrent stroke, but because the primary endpoint had a P-value of 0.08, we may not be able to make use of the data. 
The results of the RESPECT...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Reduced Coronary Blood Flow in Cardiac Tamponade: Mystery Solved
11/28/2012
Ghassan Abusaid, MD; Wissam Khalife, MD, FACC
ABSTRACT: A 67-year-old male presented with several week history of progressive shortness of breath, lower extremity edema, and distended jugular veins. Transthoracic echocardiography showed moderate pericardial effusion with thickened...
ABSTRACT: A 67-year-old male presented with several week history of progressive shortness of breath, lower extremity edema, and distended jugular veins. Transthoracic echocardiography showed moderate pericardial effusion with thickened...
ABSTRACT: A 67-year-old male...
11/28/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Penumbra Launches Lightning Flash 3.0 — The Next Evolution in CAVT Technology
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Penumbra recently launched the Lightning Flash® 3.0 Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT™) system, which includes significant upgrades that further advance our leading venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform.
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Patent Foramen Ovale Detection
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Bangalore top 10
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Editor’s 2025 Top 10: Outcomes With Distal Transradial Access in Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
02/02/2026
Sripal Bangalore, MD, MHA; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Sripal Bangalore about his Editor’s 2025 Top 10 article, “Outcomes With Distal Transradial Access in Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease.”
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Sripal Bangalore about his Editor’s 2025 Top 10 article, “Outcomes With Distal Transradial Access in Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease.”
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Editor's 2025 Top 10
Editor's Message
Editor’s 2025 Top 10
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Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, Editor-in-Chief of JIC, presents the Top 10 Articles from 2025.
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Early Outcomes of the Myval Octacor Transcatheter Heart Valve in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Single-Center Study From Serbia
01/30/2026
Valentina Balint, MD; Mihajlo Farkic, MD; Jovan Petrovic, MD; Matija Furtula, MD; Milos D. Babic, MD; Dragan Topic, MD; Ida Subotic, MD; Vladimir Zobenica, MD; Alfonso Ielasi, MD; Luca Testa, MD, PhD; Milovan Bojic, MD, PhD; Aleksandra Nikolic, MD, PhD
This study evaluated the early safety and performance of the new Myval Octacor Transcatheter Heart Valve (Meril Life Sciences).
This study evaluated the early safety and performance of the new Myval Octacor Transcatheter Heart Valve (Meril Life Sciences).
This study evaluated the early...
01/30/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Sovari Figure 1
Clinical Videos
Right Internal Jugular Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in a Patient With an Inferior Vena Cava Filter
01/29/2026
Jeong Hwan J. Kim, MD; Leili Pourafkari, MD; Jonathan Lalezari, MD; Ali Sovari, MD
Video Supplement to "Right Internal Jugular Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in a Patient With an Inferior Vena Cava Filter" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Right Internal Jugular Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in a Patient With an Inferior Vena Cava Filter" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Right...
01/29/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Right Internal Jugular Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in a Patient With an Inferior Vena Cava Filter
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A 77-year-old man with peripheral arterial disease, sick sinus syndrome, hypertension, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) presented for rhythm control. He had a normally functioning dual-chamber pacemaker but had frequent symptomatic AF...
A 77-year-old man with peripheral arterial disease, sick sinus syndrome, hypertension, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) presented for rhythm control. He had a normally functioning dual-chamber pacemaker but had frequent symptomatic AF...
A 77-year-old man with...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Septal Coronary Artery Fistula After Implantation of a Left Bundle Branch Area Pacemaker
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A 51-year-old man with a mixed-phenotype cardiomyopathy was referred for coronary angiography because of new-onset episodes of ventricular arrythmias. At his initial presentation in 2014, he was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,...
A 51-year-old man with a mixed-phenotype cardiomyopathy was referred for coronary angiography because of new-onset episodes of ventricular arrythmias. At his initial presentation in 2014, he was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,...
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Video Supplement to "Septal Coronary Artery Fistula After Implantation of a Left Bundle Branch Area Pacemaker" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Septal Coronary Artery Fistula After Implantation of a Left Bundle Branch Area Pacemaker" (Clinical Image).
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Penumbra Launches Lightning Flash 3.0 — The Next Evolution in CAVT Technology
01/27/2026
Penumbra recently launched the Lightning Flash® 3.0 Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT™) system, which includes significant upgrades that further advance our leading venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform.
Penumbra recently launched the Lightning Flash® 3.0 Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT™) system, which includes significant upgrades that further advance our leading venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform.
Penumbra recently launched the...
01/27/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Failure Devices
CVRx Announces Initiation of BENEFIT-HF, a Landmark Heart Failure Trial Evaluating Barostim in Significantly Expanded Population
01/27/2026
The BENEFIT-HF trial is expected to be one of the largest therapeutic cardiac device trials ever performed in heart failure, randomizing 2,500 patients in approximately 150 centers in the United States and Germany. The primary endpoint will...
The BENEFIT-HF trial is expected to be one of the largest therapeutic cardiac device trials ever performed in heart failure, randomizing 2,500 patients in approximately 150 centers in the United States and Germany. The primary endpoint will...
The BENEFIT-HF trial is expected...
01/27/2026
Cath Lab Digest
HighLife TMVR
Mitral Valve Intervention
HighLife Receives CE Mark Approval for its Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) Solution
01/27/2026
Paris – HighLife SAS, a leading MedTech company focused on transcatheter solutions for structural heart disease, today announced that it has received CE Mark approval for the HighLife Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement...
Paris – HighLife SAS, a leading MedTech company focused on transcatheter solutions for structural heart disease, today announced that it has received CE Mark approval for the HighLife Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement...
Paris – HighLife SAS, a...
01/27/2026
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